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| Author: | tl507362 [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:06 am ] |
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Here's another update on the Bouzouki. I just completed the neck joint and glued the fretboard on. The FB Extension is not glued yet so I can take it apart and finish them seperately. I need to level the fretboard and do the inlays, carve the neck, and fret, then on to the finish. Getting close! Thanks for looking. 
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| Author: | A Peebels [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:52 am ] |
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This may actually be a stupid question, but what are the characteristics of a bozuki, and how is it tuned? Al |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:28 am ] |
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Awesome instrument Tracy, keep up the good work bud, i can't wait to see it with strings!  Did you previously say if you were able to record a soundfile with it, i never heard the sound of that instrument before, it'd be very interesting to hear one play if you or anybody else has a file of this instrument being played!
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| Author: | Phil Marino [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:33 am ] |
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Beautiful job! This is the first time I've ever seen a Bouzouki. The first (and only) time I've heard one - assuming it was a real Bouzouki - was in the Monty Python skit "The Cheese Shop". They were not kind to the Bouzouki player. But, it is a very funny skit. Phil |
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| Author: | tl507362 [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:48 am ] |
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Thanks all! I've only played one once before, and that is why I'm building one so I can learn to play it. I like the mandolin, but the neck is too small. The bouzouki is a compromise between a guitar and a mandolin. It has 8 strings (4 courses) and tuned to GDAD. This shape is not the traditional onion on a stick shape, but I like the ability to rest it on your thigh while playing. The traditional teardrop shape seems to slide down your leg why playing in a sitting position. Serge, I'll get a recording of it as soon as I get it finished. Phil, that is hilarious about Monty Python 
Tracy |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:02 pm ] |
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Lookin very good Tracy,Can't wait to see and hear it when finished.
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:01 pm ] |
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Thanks Tracy!
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| Author: | Mark Swanson [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:34 pm ] |
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Lookin' good so far! I've got one in the works, too. What kind of neck joint did you use? |
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| Author: | SniderMike [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:38 pm ] |
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Looking good Tracy! Mike |
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| Author: | j.Brown [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:40 pm ] |
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Aw, man...Are you gonna leave it like that? |
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| Author: | SniderMike [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:42 pm ] |
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Ya, the neck does look a bit square. |
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| Author: | SniderMike [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:45 pm ] |
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J, where you been? |
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| Author: | j.Brown [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:22 pm ] |
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1) Tracy, I'm kidding of course...it looks sweet. 2) I've been on vacaition on the Sunny Beaches of San Diego and Carlsbad. Visited family and tried to get some relaxation in to prevent a complete meltdown. I'm back and ready to finish my "Deux". My spirit needed the break badly. -j. |
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| Author: | tl507362 [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:43 pm ] |
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Mark, You'll have to take some pics of your progress. Will it be the onion on a stick shape or a guitar shape? I'm using a butt joint with bolt inserts. This is the first time to use this. It is much easier cutting the neck angle, but can be just as difficult fitting the neck. I do like square necks, I think I'll just string it up now  Glad you made it back safely J. See you Thursday night. And thanks for the kudos j. and Mike.
Tracy |
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| Author: | K2KEM [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:52 am ] |
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Tracy, Nice Bouzouki, kind of reminds me of bubble gum
Will we see you Thursday, I need coaching on my neck? J, I must say I laughed out loud at the "Are you gonna leave it like that?" comment. Cheers, |
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| Author: | peterm [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:04 am ] |
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Very interesting!! Whats the scale lenght? Looking good...
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| Author: | tl507362 [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:24 am ] |
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Thanks Karen, I just hope it doesn't pop like bubble gum when I string it up! I'll be a little late Thurs night, but I'll help you when I get there if Robbie hasn't already. I'll probably be carving my neck Thurs night. Peter, the scale is 25.4" same as a regular guitar. The nut width is 36mm(1 3/8") and 46mm(1 3/4") at the 12th fret. A little smaller than a steel string, but with 4 course strings, it should equate to a guitar neck. Should be fun to play. Tracy |
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| Author: | MSpencer [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:33 am ] |
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Looking good Tracy, one of these days I am going to listen to someone play a Bousouki. Mike |
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| Author: | Mark Swanson [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:54 pm ] |
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Ok, here's a picture of the "onion" that I'm working on right now. It's got walnut back and sides, spruce top and mahogany neck. That peghead overlay is cocobolo, and it'll have cocobolo binding and trim. 
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:54 pm ] |
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Gorgeous bouzouki Mark!
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:03 pm ] |
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Wow fellows and all this time I thought a Bouzouki was a motorcycle. |
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| Author: | Mark Swanson [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:04 am ] |
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I built one for a friend who travels with it a lot, and flies on airplanes. it's small enough for a carry-on, and he says never to tell them in security that you have a bouzouki in that case! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:00 pm ] |
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Hurry up, Tracy! I want to see some finish on that thing. I think the wood is really gonna "pop" under finish, and I'm especially interested to see how that wedge of sycamore turns out. Looking good! Steve |
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| Author: | tl507362 [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:31 pm ] |
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Thanks guys! Going fast as I can. Mark, your onion looks great! What is the scale on that? Mine is 25.4. Maybe you can post some pics when it is finished and some sound clips. Great job so far, I love the wood combination. Tracy |
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